Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to the selected population. Comprehensively discusses the specific needs of this population from a social welfare program.

Proficient - Examines the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to the selected population. Discusses the specific needs of this population from a social welfare program. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly examines the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to the selected population. Discusses some needs of this population from a social welfare program. Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to the selected population; however, the examination is significantly underdeveloped. Identifies some needs of this population from a social welfare program, but fails to elaborate on key points.

Non-Performance - The examination of the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to the selected population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively identifies laws that have been passed and programs that have been put into place that have helped or restricted access to care and support and the philosophical attitudes and perspectives that have led to support or lack of understanding.

Proficient - Identifies laws that have been passed and programs that have been put into place that have helped or restricted access to care and support and the philosophical attitudes and perspectives that have led to support or lack of understanding. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Identifies some laws that have been passed and programs that have been put into place that have helped or restricted access to care and support and the philosophical attitudes and perspectives that have led to support or lack of understanding. Some relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify laws that have been passed and programs that have been put into place that have helped or restricted access to care and support and the philosophical attitudes and perspectives that have led to support or lack of understanding; however, many relevant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The identification of laws, programs, attitudes, perspectives, and resources available is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses relevant personal experiences or insights relating to the population. Discussion contains detail and elaboration.

Proficient - Discusses relevant personal experiences or insights relating to the population. Discussion contains some detail and elaboration.

Basic - Briefly discusses relevant personal experiences or insights relating to the population. Discussion contains minimal detail and elaboration.

Below Expectations - Identifies relevant personal experiences or insights relating to the population; however, the personal experiences or insights are not discussed.

Non-Performance - The discussion of personal experiences relating to the population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the types of roles human service workers perform when working with the target population and highlights the characteristics of human service workers.

Proficient - Explains the types of roles human service workers perform when working with the target population and highlights the characteristics of human service workers. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the types of roles human service workers perform when working with the target population and highlights the characteristics of human service workers. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the types of roles human service workers perform when working with the target population; however,  the explanation is significantly underdeveloped. May not highlight the characteristics of human service workers.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the types of roles of human service workers perform when working with the target population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the types of interventions or strategies that are beneficial for the selected population. Interventions or strategies are entirely applicable to the selected population and are feasible.

Proficient - Discusses the types of interventions or strategies that are beneficial for the selected population. Interventions or strategies are applicable to the selected population and are feasible. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly discusses some interventions or strategies that are beneficial for the selected population. Interventions or strategies are mostly applicable to the selected population and are somewhat feasible. Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss some interventions or strategies that are beneficial for the selected population; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped. Interventions or strategies may not be applicable to the selected population and/or may not be feasible.

Non-Performance - The discussion of types of interventions or strategies that are beneficial for the selected population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses how to better serve the selected population and lists at least two relevant and meaningful ways in which a human service worker could work as an agent of change on behalf of a member of the population.

Proficient - Discusses how to better serve the selected population and lists at least two ways in which a human service worker could work as an agent of change on behalf of a member of the population. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly discusses how to better serve the selected population and lists at least one relevant and meaningful way in which a human service worker could work as an agent of change on behalf of a member of the population. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss how to better serve the selected population and lists at least one way in which a human service worker could work as an agent of change on behalf of a member of the population; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of how to better serve the selected population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance -The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.